ENGAGED LEADERSHIP (EL

REF: OUR OUTCOMES AND WHAT COUNCIL WILL DO WHAT THE BENEFITS WILL BE EL1 DECISION-MAKING IS INCLUSIVE, TRANSPARENT, AND UNDERPINNED BY SUSTAINABILITY

EL1.1 Facilitate and develop strong relationships and partnerships with the community More people feel they can have a say on important issues We are known for being prompt, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful

EL1.2 Involve our community in the planning and decision making processes of Council

EL1.3 Incorporate social, economic and environmental considerations into decision-making Improved satisfaction levels with Council’s consultation The community understands the planning and decisionmaking process

Community and Council more resilient

EL2 COUNCIL’S FINANCES AND ASSETS ARE WELL MANAGED

EL2.1 Proactively pursue revenue opportunities and cost savings and efficiencies

EL2.2 Utilise modern operating systems and apply contemporary practices

EL2.3 Provide effective risk and safety practices Council remains financially viable resulting in effective and sustainable asset management

Increased efficiencies and higher staff satisfaction levels

Reduced incidents and lower insurance premiums and related costs

EL3 OUR LEADERS WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND COUNCILS

EL3.1 Actively advocate community issues to other levels of government

EL3.2 Encourage a networked and adaptive approach to meeting regional challenges

EL3.3 Deliver responsive and efficient services Increased levels of state and federal government support

Effective response to natural disasters, climate change and epidemics

Community is satisfied with Council’s customer service

WHAT THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT CAN DO • Participate in decision making (community) • Respect our shire’s resources and assets (community) • Provide feedback to Council (community) • Encourage decision making at a local level (government) • Support financial independence for councils (government) • Minimise cost shifting (government) RELEVANT COUNCIL DOCUMENTS • Resourcing Strategy (Asset

Management Strategy, Long

Term Financial Plan, Workforce

Management Plan) • Delivery Program and Operational

Plan • Ballina Major Regional Centre

Strategy (Ballina 2035) • Alstonville Strategic Plan 2037 • Wollongbar Strategic Plan 2039 • Wardell Strategic Plan (Wardell 2035) • Ballina Local Environmental Plan 2012 • Development Control Plan • Pedestrian Access and Mobility

Plan • Active Ageing Strategy • Emergency Management Plan • Road Safety Strategy • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Development Strategy • Destination Management Plan • Local Procurement Policy • Climate Change Policy

OTHER DOCUMENTS • Northern Rivers Regional Plan (Federal Government) • NSW Government Premier’s Priority (State Government)